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Sanford Health hospitals earn Women’s Choice Awards
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Smoking, tobacco use while pregnant affect your baby
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Your first prenatal visit: What to expect
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Buying a breast pump to match your lifestyle
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Podcasts
Why breast density affects your mammograms
Podcast: Dense breasts are common but may require more screening, says specialist
What to expect with a low-intervention birth
Podcast: Midwives explain options for holistic birth plans, even in the hospital
What it means to get your tubes tied
Podcast: Defining tubal ligation and related birth control options
How to find a mental health provider who’s right for you
Podcast: Narrow down your search by sharing your main reason for searching
Your perimenopause questions, answered
Podcast: Menopause specialist demystifies signs and treatment of “puberty in reverse”
We ask a lactation specialist all your breastfeeding questions
Podcast: Samantha Zeeb, RN, answers how the body makes milk, how to get support and more
Sober curiosity can inspire better relationship with alcohol
Podcast: Counselors offer resources for sobriety support beyond Dry January
Inducing labor: What to expect if you need an induction
Podcast: Labor & delivery providers share how, why and when to be induced
What does preterm labor feel like?
Podcast: OB/GYN defines preterm, risks to you and baby, and when to call
STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health
Podcast: Family medicine doctor advises dose of honesty with people you care about
Recent Stories
Perimenopause: Beginning the transition into menopause
An OB/GYN offers guidance on signs, how long it lasts, and when to call your doctor
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America’s Best Maternity Hospitals include 3 Sanford centers
Newsweek lists Sanford Health medical centers in Sioux Falls, Fargo and Bemidji
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5 things women should know about menopause
Hot flashes, sure, but fast heartbeat? Learn common symptoms of midlife changes
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Take control of your pelvic floor in menopause
Experiencing leaks or pain? Time to talk with your health care provider
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Pelvic floor rehab: The benefits of postpartum PT
Physical therapy can help new moms recover and improve common pelvic floor-related symptoms
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Are allergy medications safe to use during pregnancy?
Yes and no -- you can still find allergy relief while avoiding certain treatments
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What causes preeclampsia?
Dangerously high blood pressure in pregnancy may have a variety of causes
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Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors
HPV vaccination and routine screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
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Preparing your child to become a sibling
From under 2 to 5+ years, help your child get ready for a new brother or sister
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New name surges to most popular girl’s name of 2024
Lainey is the newest arrival to top baby names at Sanford Health this year
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Mammogram results are in. Now what?
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Safe sleep habits protect your baby from SIDS
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